Healthcare Technician(Full/Part-Time)

Hourly Pay Range: $84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position: Mental Health Technician Per Diem Under supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to established procedures, provides direct patient care to patients with behavioral health disorders. Ensures the safety and well-being of these patients by maintaining a safe milieu. Participates in treatment planning and implementation. Documents according to department/organization procedures. Hygiene/Personal Needs accurately documents dietary intake and notifies appropriate team member for follow-up as indicated. Provides assistance with activities of daily living, appropriate to patients' age, needs and developmental level as assigned and supervised by nurse in charge. May need to provide physical care such as assisting with the bathing and toileting of geriatric patients and other patients with special needs. Complies with hospital infection control standards and techniques. Assists with specimen collection, vitals, EKG (if trained), as delegated by charge nurse. Provides patient/family orientation to room and hospital according to hospital policy. Transports/escorts patients to other areas of the hospital as needed. Assures competency with hospital infection control standards and techniques and demonstrates compliance in daily practice. Unit Support Activities Performs Unit Specialist job duties as assigned. Ensures patient safety by providing one-to-one supervision. Unit rounds are conducted and precautions records completed in real time. Communicates with RN regularly throughout the shift on patient status. A High School Diploma or GED A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested. College level course in psychology or related field A minimum of one year of prior experience in a hospital or customer service environment A minimum of six months of experience in psychiatric setting Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Please explore our website ( ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. 84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Caregiving/Babysitting] Senior Care